Biology - Molecular Biology, Polymers & Polymerization in Chemistry, Textile Arts, Polymers & Polymerization Engineering
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Overview
Characterizes the mechanical and molecular structure of silks with an emphasis on development and application of high-performance and composite materials. Discusses the synthesis of native and synthetic silks and silk-like materials, with particular focus on genetic encoding and engineering. Examines the structure-property relationship of silks and silk-like materials. Serves as an aid in the design of polymers targeted for specific functions.
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Considering silk from spiders, midges, and aquatic insects as well as from silk worms, the 29 papers discuss recent research in the biology, genetics, synthesis, characterization, properties, modeling, processing, and applications. Addressed to biotechnologists, materials scientists, and other professionals. Reproduced from typescripts. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
February 15, 1994
Publisher
Washington, DC : American Chemical Society, 1994.
Pages
370
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780841227439